Dutch Oliebollen
Baking and Desserts • Dutch
Description
The origin of these Dutch doughnuts is surrounded by many legends. According to one, oliebollen were offered to appease local evil spirits, while another suggests that the recipe was brought by fleeing Jews escaping the Inquisition. Originally, the doughnuts were made without filling, but now they are filled with everything from dried fruits to meat.
Ingredients
- Wheat Flour 15 oz
- Dry yeast 0 oz
- Milk 10 fl oz
- Sugar 2 spoons
- Chicken Egg 2 pieces
- Raisins 5 oz
- Granny Smith apples 1 piece
- Vegetable Oil 1½ l
- Powdered Sugar to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Mix the yeast with warm milk and a spoonful of sugar, then wait a few minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
Step 2
Sift the flour, add salt and sugar, and mix.
Step 3
Add the eggs and the milk-yeast mixture, and knead the dough with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Dice the apple into small cubes.
Step 5
Add raisins and apple to the dough, and mix well.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with the dough with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot for an hour.
Step 7
Heat vegetable oil to about 340°F. Using two spoons, shape the dough into a ball and gently lower the future doughnut into the oil.
Step 8
Fry for 4-6 minutes. The donuts should turn golden brown.
Step 9
Place the finished oliebollen on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Step 10
Serve dusted with powdered sugar.
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